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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
Appearing as a cryptic psychic presence, Josh serves as both a warning and a reckoning, embodying consequences Blue cannot escape.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
As one of six hairstylists featured, all using True Hair Company hair, Wauchope says his specific collection was all about feminine spirituality and embodying the human form of what God is.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Now with Killen at the helm, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is embodying the vengeful ex-CIA special operative who is out for blood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The winners — an individual and an organization in each category — stand out among hundreds of nominees selected for embodying one or more of the FECK principles.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
What goes into embodying that for you?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
As one of six hairstylists featured, all using True Hair Company hair, Wauchope says his specific collection was all about feminine spirituality and embodying the human form of what God is.
—Essence, 4 May 2026
Now with Killen at the helm, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is embodying the vengeful ex-CIA special operative who is out for blood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The winners — an individual and an organization in each category — stand out among hundreds of nominees selected for embodying one or more of the FECK principles.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
What goes into embodying that for you?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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The deployment marks one of the service’s latest steps toward integrating unmanned systems into everyday missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The trick is integrating them during the remodel, rather than bolting them on after a fall.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Google has begun incorporating AI usage into performance reviews for software engineers, though managers have discretion over how it is measured, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Junior reliever Owen Morgan, who picked up the pitching win, pointed to that play as exemplifying Clark’s value.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This area has a long history of gold production and has produced numerous multi-million-ounce discoveries over the last 50 years, exemplifying the advantages of a mature region.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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The colonial authorities used their own school system as a tool for assimilating Korea to Japan, placing primary emphasis on teaching the Japanese language and excluding from the educational curriculum such subjects as Korean language and Korean history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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The capsule is expressed through Fear of God’s signature silhouettes, featuring Don’t Stop Your Future script and a profile symbolizing identity and self-definition.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Additionally, the King unveiled two commemorative stones symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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The American experiment, founded on the bedrock of Black, Indigenous and mixed heritage, was the blueprint for and portal into this new global cultural age, manifesting before us with each generation.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The cost of excessive red tape is significant, manifesting itself in slower economic growth, higher consumer costs and lost jobs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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